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Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$145

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What people say

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BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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